National Maritime Museum (국립해양박물관)
The Yeongdo Bridge Festival is an annual local festival held in Yeongdo-gu, Busan. Yeongdo Bridge, Korea's first bascule bridge, has been a symbolic landmark of Busan since its opening in 1934. The festival offers a variety of programs for local residents and tourists to enjoy while commemorating the historical significance of the bridge. Events include performances recreating its opening, sales of local specialties, cultural performances, and hands-on activities. The highlight of the festival is the demonstration of the bridge's lifting mechanism, which opens for both inbound and outbound traffic. The festival aims to promote the culture and history of Yeongdo-gu and contribute to the revitalization of the local economy. While recent years have seen adjustments in format and scale due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival is gradually returning to normal. During the festival, the area around Yeongdo Bridge is filled with a vibrant atmosphere.
| Address | 부산광역시 영도구 태종로 75 (남항동3가) |
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| Phone | 051-403-1862<br>051-419-4062 |